Season transition

I think I may be transitioning out of a season that had its benefits and drawbacks. Change always brings its fears and concerns because of the unknown. The stress of navigating the transition can be quite challenging.
I choose to believe God is working out things for my good, however losing the benefits of my present season comes with some trepidation. Ultimately, God is still in control of my life and has never failed to be faithful in His dealings with me.

Imagination

The only way a human can see the past or the future unaided, is
through their imagination. Memory uses the imagination. Much of
our thinking, whether planning or "jumping to conclusions,"
involves our imagination. Both fear and faith operate in the
realm of imagination.


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Jesuscare and Obamacare

I'm not interested in a debate about the effectiveness of Obamacare. I would like to see Americans invest more resources into their spiritual health, or at least as much as physical healthcare. Jesus - care provides a comprehensive health care plan, with the lowest deductible in the industry. Other health care plans focus solely on physical health, which overlooks the root cause of many physical health problems: soul sickness. Jesus provides care for your soul like no one else and His hours are flexible and since the cost has been prepaid, you can receive it totally free!


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Testing my iPad's ability to post

I haven't blogged in quite some time, so I'm sure some of my potential subscribers have given up on me and moved on. A lot has happened since my last post. I have successfully navigated my church into our first exclusive rental facility, which is a great move for us. We have established another day and location for Saturday "Brown Bag" Ministry. Also, we have installed an Outreach Pastor, who will oversee all of our outreach ministries.
There are quite a few other things I will be blogging about soon. So stay tuned.

Man made Jesus

Many want to have Jesus be that kind of friend who always affirms you and accepts you just like you are. There is nothing wrong with that concept, except that would not be the historical Jesus whose life is recorded in the Bible. The real Jesus had come to save the world from the destruction that SIN was bringing on us.
The primary message He had was "repent" or change your mind and behavior. Why should we repent if He accepts us just like we are? Why would have to die a painful death for us if we were "ALRIGHT" as we are. If we all just needed a little love and understanding, then what was the cross all about?
A Jesus who is only about making us feel comfortable and accepted is a man made Jesus. We don't want a Jesus who says "change" because that implies that we are somehow "wrong" and need to be different. We don't like changing because it is difficult, however it's not impossible with God. The same Jesus who says " repent or change" also provides the power to change.
Jesus loves you too much to leave you like you are (in sin and destined for destruction) He desires you to have eternal life. Instead of wanting God to accept you so much, why not try accepting Him and see the real difference He will make in your life.

Romans 5:8
8 But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.

Sundays Best

Very tired after preaching 2 services, but it was equally rewarding. My message was entitled: "I am what God's word says I am".

Testing

Testing CellSpin on my Blackberry. If you are reading this it worked!

As you grow, your associates will change

I recieved this from my wife this morning and I thought it was fantastic, so I thought I'd share it with you.

Colin Powell's Narrative

The less you associate with some people, the more your life will improve. Any time you tolerate mediocrity in others, it increases your mediocrity. An important attribute in successful people is their impatience with negative thinking and negative acting people.

As you grow, your associates will change. Some of your friends will not want you to go on. They will want you to stay where they are... Friends that don't help you climb will want you to crawl. Your friends will stretch your vision or choke your dream. Those that don't increase you will eventually decrease you.

Consider this:
Never receive counsel from unproductive people. Never discuss your problems with someone incapable of contributing to the solution, because those who never succeed themselves are always first to tell you how. Not everyone has a right to speak into your life. You are certain to get the worst of the bargain when you exchange ideas with the wrong person. Don't follow anyone who’s not going anywhere...

With some people you spend an evening: with others you invest it. Be careful where you stop to inquire for directions along the road of life. Wise is the person who fortifies his life with the right friendships. If you run with wolves, you will learn how to howl. But, if you associate with eagles, you will learn how to soar to great heights.

"A mirror reflects a man's face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses."

The simple but true fact of life is that you become like those with whom you closely associate - for the good and the bad.

Note: Be not mistaken. This is applicable to family as well as friends. Yes...do love, appreciate and be thankful for your family, for they will always be your family no matter what. Just know that they are human first and though they are family to you, they may be a friend to someone else and will fit somewhere in the criteria above.

"In Prosperity Our Friends Know Us. In Adversity We Know Our friends."

"Never make someone a priority when you are only an option for them."
"If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in
little matters. Excellence is not an exception, it is a prevailing attitude.”

Colin Powell